Sony Xperia 1 VIII
Sony
PKR 439,999
85/100 overall
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Sony Xperia 1 VIII vs Tecno Camon Air
Full specification and price comparison for Pakistan, updated 18 May 2026.
The short answer
The Sony Xperia 1 VIII is the stronger phone of the two, scoring 85 against 74 on our combined specification score. It leads on performance, camera and memory & storage. The Tecno Camon Air still wins on battery & charging and value for money, so it remains the better choice if that is your priority. The Tecno Camon Air is the cheaper of the two at PKR 120,999 against PKR 439,999.
Tecno Camon Air
Tecno
PKR 120,999
74/100 overall
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The verdict
Spec-derivedSony Xperia 1 VIII takes it by 11.1 points on our weighted spec score.
What actually differs
- Tecno Camon Air costs PKR 319,000 less.
- Tecno Camon Air packs a 1,000 mAh larger battery.
- Sony Xperia 1 VIII offers 8 GB more RAM.
- Sony Xperia 1 VIII ships with 768 GB more storage.
- Tecno Camon Air has a 2 MP higher-resolution main sensor.
Buy the Sony Xperia 1 VIII if…
you care most about performance, camera and memory & storage.
Buy the Tecno Camon Air if…
you care most about battery & charging and value for money.
Full specification comparison
| Specification | Sony Xperia 1 VIII | Tecno Camon Air |
|---|---|---|
| Price in Pakistan | ||
| Retail price | PKR 439,999 | PKR 120,999 Cheaper |
| Design & build | ||
| Release date | May 13, 2026. | September 2, 2026 |
| Dimensions | 161.9 x 74.5 x 8.5 mm | 162.8 x 77.7 x 6.4 mm |
| Weight | 197g | 167 g Better |
| Water resistance | IP68 dust/water resistant | IP68/IP69 dust and water resistance |
| Display | ||
| Screen size | 6.5 Inches | 6.78 inches Better |
| Resolution | 1080 x 2340 Pixels (FHD+) | 1224 × 2720 pixels Better |
| Panel type | LTPO OLED, 120Hz, HDR | AMOLED 144Hz Always-on display, 2160Hz PWM dimming |
| Protection | Corning Gorilla Glass Victus 2 | Corning Gorilla Glass |
| Performance | ||
| Chipset | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | MediaTek Helio G200 Ultimate |
| CPU | Octa-core | Octa-core (2 × 2.2 GHz Cortex-A76 + 6 × 2.0 GHz Cortex-A55) |
| GPU | Adreno 840 | Mali-G57 MC2 |
| Operating system | Android 16 | Android 16 HiOS 16.3 |
| Memory & storage | ||
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB Better | 8GB |
| Internal storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB Better | 128GB / 256GB |
| Card slot | microSDXC (up to 2TB) | No |
| Camera | ||
| Main camera | 48MP Main Sensor 48MP Ultra-Wide 48MP Periscope Telephoto ZEISS Optics AI Camera Assistant OIS HDR Panorama | 50 MP, f/1.8, PDAF, LED flash Better |
| Selfie camera | 12MP Selfie Camera HDR | 32 MP, f/2.5, wide-angle lens Better |
| Video recording | 4K Video Recording | 1440p@30fps, 1080p@30fps, 720p@30fps |
| Battery & charging | ||
| Battery capacity | Li-Po 5000mAh, non-removable | Li-Ion (non-removable) 6000 mAh Better |
| Wired charging | 45W Fast Charging Wireless Charging Reverse Wireless Charging | 45W wired fast charging |
| Connectivity & extras | ||
| SIM | Dual SIM (Nano-SIM, dual standby) | Dual Nano-SIM, Dual Standby |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 7, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct | Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band |
| Bluetooth | v5.4 | 5.3 |
| NFC | Yes | Yes |
| Sensors | Fingerprint Sensor: Side Mounted Accelerometer Gyroscope Proximity Compass Barometer | Accelerometer, Proximity, Compass, Fingerprint (under-display) |
| USB | USB Type-C 3.2 | USB Type-C 2.0, OTG |
“Better” marks the higher (or, for price and weight, the lower) figure. It is a specification difference, not a judgement about real-world experience.
Questions people ask
Which is better, Sony Xperia 1 VIII or Tecno Camon Air?
Sony Xperia 1 VIII comes out ahead on our combined spec score, leading by 11.1 points. It wins on performance, camera and memory & storage. Tecno Camon Air can still be the better buy if your priorities sit elsewhere or if you find it at a lower street price.
What is the price of Sony Xperia 1 VIII and Tecno Camon Air in Pakistan?
Sony Xperia 1 VIII is listed at PKR 439,999 and Tecno Camon Air at PKR 120,999. That makes Tecno Camon Air cheaper by PKR 319,000. Retail prices move often, so treat these as indicative.
Which has the better camera, Sony Xperia 1 VIII or Tecno Camon Air?
Sony Xperia 1 VIII scores higher in our camera assessment. Sony Xperia 1 VIII uses a 48 MP main sensor against 50 MP on Tecno Camon Air, though sensor size and processing matter more than resolution alone.
Which phone has the better battery, Sony Xperia 1 VIII or Tecno Camon Air?
Tecno Camon Air leads on battery. Sony Xperia 1 VIII carries a 5000 mAh cell and Tecno Camon Air a 6000 mAh cell, with 45W and 45W wired charging respectively.
Which is better for gaming, Sony Xperia 1 VIII or Tecno Camon Air?
Sony Xperia 1 VIII is the stronger gaming phone here. Sony Xperia 1 VIII runs the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 while Tecno Camon Air runs the MediaTek Helio G200 Ultimate.
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